#BA5E97

#BA5E97

Color Values

HEX

#BA5E97

RGB

186, 94, 151

HSL

322.8, 40.0%, 54.9%

HSV

322.8, 49.5%, 72.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 49.5%, 18.8%, 27.1%

OKLCH

0.6091 0.1366 343.9

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #BA5E97;
color: #BA5E97;
border-color: #BA5E97;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.09:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.14:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BA5E97?

RGB(186, 94, 151) · HSL(322.8, 40.0%, 54.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 49.5%, 18.8%, 27.1%)

Does #BA5E97 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.09:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BA5E97?

Use 000000 text on a #BA5E97 background; contrast on black is 5.14:1.